US Bridges

West Virginia 67 over Sugar Run

FairPosted for load

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.14 Mi. West JCT CR 32/3 · Structure no. 00000000005A049

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 67 over Sugar Run is a steel truss - thru carrying West Virginia 67 over Sugar Run in Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 67
CrossesSugar Run
Location0.14 Mi. West JCT CR 32/3
RouteState Highway 67
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.19441, -80.52891
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic405 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$430,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 67 over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 67 over Sugar Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 67 over Sugar Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 67 over Sugar Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 67 over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.